Rock and Rice
Where Filipino climbers share their story.
Logo: Pat Palacio
Music: Bruiser by Winchip
Podcasting since 2024 • 14 episodes
Rock and Rice
Latest Episodes
EP 14: Shaun Marquez — dropping out of college to pursue climbing, being an introverted president, and the future of Ilo Ilo climbing
Shaun Marquez is a climber, bolter, and route setter based in Ilo Ilo. He is president of Ilo Ilo Climbing Community and climbs often at Igbaras — Ilo Ilo's premiere sport climbing crag. W...
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Episode 14
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EP 13: Ina & Miel Pahati (Teaser) — How they decided to share Philippines climbing with the world
It's no secret that climbing in the Philippines is awesome. But isn't easy to learn about. The routes aren't on Mountain Project, getting to the crag takes a jeep, boat, or habal habal, and you need to know the Tita who runs the carinderia near...
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EP 12: Nikki Cuna — the First Woman from the Philippines to Become a Certified Climbing Guide
Nikki Cuna just got her Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) certification, meaning she's the first Filipina from the Philippines to be a certified climbing guide. This is huge!Nikki is a ...
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EP 11: Sierra Rose Knott — climbing double digits in Rocklands despite injuries, being Filipina, and not taking yourself too seriously
"Climbers are just big kids playing on compressed dirt. And we want to be better than others at playing on compressed dirt."Sierra Rose Knott is a double digit boulderer and Organic Climbing athlete based in San Diego, CA. Her and her h...
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EP 10: PETS (Paul Suson) — sending hard routes in Cebu, comp climbing, and being one of three brothers who climb
Pets (Paul Eli T. Suson) is a Philippines comp climber, route setter, and outdoor climber from Cebu. He’s the sixth ascensionist of Jack Sparrow—the Philippines’ most famous 5.14a. Many Cebuano climbers consider him to be a young prodigy.
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Episode 10
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